He dismounted, helped Zhang Yuan up, and patted him on the shoulder: "Master Zhang, there's no need to be so polite. You've worked hard on the journey."

Zhang Yuan smiled without any unnecessary emotion, "Your Highness, you have come from afar and must be exhausted. Please come into the mansion and rest."

Liu Feng followed Zhang Yuan into the government office, and the two of them sat down in the main hall.

Zhang Yuan poured Liu Feng a cup of tea and asked straight to the point.

Liu Feng took the teacup and took a sip. "His Majesty has ordered me to temporarily stay in Hexi to cooperate with Lord Zhang to deal with the Five Pecks of Rice Army."

Zhang Yuan nodded. Li Chengfeng had already made this clear in the imperial edict.

"Your Highness, the Five Pecks of Rice Army has been quite active recently."

"However, the people in and around the city are safe for now. There is still a lot of food left from the disaster relief, which can help to stabilize the people's hearts for the time being."

He paused and continued, "But this Five Pecks of Rice Army, led by their leader Zhao Jun, comes to rob food every once in a while, and they also rape women. They do all kinds of evil, which is really hateful!"

Liu Feng put down his teacup and tapped his fingers on the table. "The Five Pecks of Rice Army is acting so ostentatiously. I'm afraid someone is secretly supporting them."

Zhang Yuan agreed with this. It seemed that the new King of Pingxi was also a sharp and intelligent person.

"I think so too, but... I haven't found any conclusive evidence yet."

"Your Majesty, be careful when facing the Five Pecks of Rice Army."

When Zhang Yuan thought that Liu Feng was the one who actually faced the rebels, he couldn't help but worry and gave another instruction.

Liu Feng was quite angry when he heard the crimes of the Five Pecks of Rice Army.

"Don't worry, Master Zhang. I will definitely fulfill my mission and completely wipe out these Five Pecks of Rice Army!"

He stood up and walked to the window, his eyes fixed on the army ready to go outside the government office, and said in a firm tone, "The people of Hexi, I will definitely protect them!"

Zhang Yuan stood up and walked to Liu Feng's side. Following Liu Feng's gaze, he saw that all the soldiers were in high spirits, their armor shining in the sun.